COVID-19 and worker mental distress.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This analysis posits that COVID-19-related worker mental distress may be different for those continuously employed and for those who faced temporary job loss.

Methods

Mental distress during COVID-19 is characterized using two nationally representative surveys, the American Trend Panel (ATP) and the Household Pulse Survey (HPS). Using a probit model, we examine workplace perceptions for the mentally distressed in the ATP sample. We use graphical analysis to identify barriers to seeking mental healthcare using the 2021-22 HPS sample.

Results

In October 2020, the probability of mental distress increased between 7.1 and 9.1 percentage points in response to worsening work-life balance, lowered job security, lowered work productivity and lowered work satisfaction

SUBMITTER: Sundaram-Stukel R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11141598 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature